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Geologic Unit: Effingham

Usage:

Effingham Limestone Member of Mattoon Formation of Mcleansboro Group (IL)


Geologic age:

Pennsylvanian, Late


Type section, locality, area and/or origin of name:

In sec. 33, T. 8 N., R. 6 E., on tributary to Salt Creek 0.5 mi south of Effingham, Effingham Co., southeastern IL (Wanless, 1956).


AAPG geologic province:

Illinois basin


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